Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts , See Note
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• mayonnaise as needed

Instructions

1. 1 In a food processor add garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Process until mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Add basil and olive oil and blend to make a smooth mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pesto to a sealed storage container.
2. 2 To make pesto aioli as needed, stir 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for every 1 tablespoon pesto together in a bowl; use as a condiment as desired. Store remaining pesto in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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